Einstein's Theory of Relativity (Dover Books on Physics)

Book Details:

• Publisher: Dover

• Author: Max Born

• Language: English

• Edition: Revised edition

• ISBN: 9780486607696

• Pages: 376

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches

About The Book:

In this remarkable work, Nobel Laureate Max Born, one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century, offers an insightful analysis of Einstein’s theory of relativity. Born’s approach makes this complex subject accessible to the layman, carefully explaining the revolutionary principles that reshaped physics and ushered in the modern era. The book begins with a thorough review of classical physics, covering topics from the origins of space and time measurements to Newtonian mechanics, electrodynamics, and the laws of optics.

Born’s explanation of Einstein’s special and general theories of relativity is presented with clarity and precision. He discusses essential concepts such as simultaneity, kinematics, the principle of equivalence, the geometry of curved surfaces, and the space-time continuum. The text is peppered with simple experiments and diagrams, making it comprehensible even for those with no scientific background, using only high school algebra.

The book strikes a perfect balance between technical rigor and accessibility, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and those with an interest in the historical and conceptual development of relativity. Max Born’s profound yet approachable treatment of the subject ensures that this work remains one of the most readable and insightful introductions to Einstein’s theory of relativity.